Hi,

I met with my surgeon on 10/4 and so far have gone thru at least 5-6 tests - still have ecko cardiogram and a two part nuclear stress test and psyche eval.

HOWEVER, I found out that I have sleep apnea (18 apneas per hour, i heard it's more mild to moderate) and I have Type II Diabetes and Acid Reflux - BMI is 38 or 39....I have Aetna - what you all think....? Good chances of being approved - I start my 3 months worth of nutrition classes on 11/3 and my psyche appt will be next month. I'd love to hear back from all of you that were approved due to comorbidities and/or those waiting to hear back.....I'm scared that I still won't get approved! :w00t:

I have Aetna and started with a BMI of 38.5 (I think, check my ticker). I had acid reflux for years (proof from perscription history) and had a sleep study done. The tech wrote that I have mild sleep apnea and her recommended treatment is weight loss.

Approved on the first try. Whew.

Good luck!

It amazes me the way these insurance companies work. I have Aetna as well. A 38 BMI along with mild sleep apnea, high BP, high cholesterol, acid reflux, all well documented along with letters of medical necessity from 3 doctors and was denied 4 times by the insurance company including the 1st and 2nd level appeals. It was finally overturned this week by independent external review. Now I just want to get this done right away before something else bad happens with them.

I just don't get it!!!!! Insane